The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Winner of 8 Emmy Awards. In 1958 New York, Midge Maisel's life is on track- husband, kids, and elegant Yom Kippur dinners in their Upper West Side apartment. But when her life takes a surprise turn, she has to quickly decide what else she's good at - and going from housewife to stand-up comic is a wild choice to everyone but her. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino (Gilmore Girls).

In 1958 New York, Midge Maisel's life is on track- husband, kids, and elegant Yom Kippur dinners in their Upper West Side apartment. But when her life takes a surprise turn, she has to quickly decide what else she's good at - and going from housewife to stand-up comic is a wild choice to everyone but her. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino (Gilmore Girls).

Midge dives into a new line of work and makes some quirky friends along the way. Susie continues her emphatic quest to keep Midge's career moving forward, but gets hit with a couple setbacks. Both Midge and Joel experience the downsides of their new lifestyles.

Midge finds a different kind of audience to perform for, much to Susie's chagrin. Abe gets offered the experience of a lifetime. The Weissmans come together for a family dinner. Susie finally shows off her management skills.

With Susie's help, Midge hones her act at the Gaslight. Abe surprises the women with a dinner guest, sending Rose into an emotional spiral. Working towards a promotion, Joel conjures up a new plan. Midge stirs up controversy after meeting a big-time comedian.

In the Season One finale, Midge and Susie deal with the repercussions of Midge's off-script takedown of a famous comedian. With tensions still high at the Weissman household, Rose makes some bold changes. Midge and Joel reunite for Ethan's birthday party.

From the Creator of Gilmore Girls, 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' tells the story of Miriam "Midge" Maisel a woman who has everything she's ever wanted-the perfect husband, two kids, and an elegant Upper West Side apartment. But her perfect life suddenly takes an unexpected turn and Midge discovers a previously unknown talent-one that changes her life forever.

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Really fun and interesting show. Set design is amazing and the clothes - to die for! I love Tony Shalhoub, and the rest of the cast is very good. I do take exception to some anachronisms in the script. Yes I was alive in the 50s and I am pretty sure people did not ask "Is that a thing?" or say "It is what it is"...Also, when Midge comes home from her first day of work and takes off her shoes - no stockings! Bare legged was definitely not a thing back then. I believe someone says about a crowd "Are they giving away free pantyhose?" Pantyhose did not become common until the advent of the mini skirt in 1965. Before that most women wore girdles or garter belts with stockings. Still - a fun series and great to experience 50s NYC!

This popped up on my Amazon Prime screen and I didn't even realize it was Amy Sherman-Palladino's (Gilmore Girls) new pilot or it had the wonderful Rachel Brosnahan (House of Cards/Manhattan) in it. Really dug this. Added bonus is Rectify's Luke Kirby drops by to play Lenny Bruce. Such a fun promising pilot - MORE PLEASE.

The jokes were quick and amusing during the entire show, but once she hits the stage, the laughs come faster and more often. I can't wait to see the rest of this funny, refreshing and very enjoyable program.

PLEASE order this show, Amazon Prime Video! I wasn't sure what to expect, but it is masterful. If the pilot is any indication, every aspect was at least solid, some parts brilliant. I loved every moment and cannot wait for the season.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel starts out slow and seems too cute at first, but by the time the pilot arrives at its (originally) unexpected conclusion, you'll very much have wanted it to go there. Rachel Brosnahan stars as the title character, an overachieving 1950's woman who breezes through college and settles into that era's "perfect" life: a housewife and mother of two who supports her husband's ambitions. This includes his dream of becoming a stand-up comedian, which he pursues at night after working his well-paying office job during the day. Mrs. Maisel uses her baking skills and personality to help get him better times at the Greenwich Village club they frequent, although he ignores the copious notes she takes on how his act could improve. If his telephone call routine sounds familiar, that's because it is.

Brosnahan's character could have easily been off-putting like certain Mary Sues, but we learn she's not perfect despite trying hard to appear so. Her charisma and line delivery are so stunning that it's doubtful writer/director Amy Sherman-Palladino (Gilmore Girls) could have imagined a better actress for the part. In supporting roles are veteran actor Tony Shalhoub (Wings, Monk) as her father and Alex Borstein (Family Guy) playing a (likely lesbian) bartender who clashes with our hero. While probably doing some scenery chewing, Borstein is strong and creates a memorable character in a part she hasn't really been given before. Having the series get picked up would almost be worthwhile just to see what she could do, although it's much more than just one grumpy character.

Maybe The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel wouldn't have a long run, but at the very least a season should be made . Where the series would go and what it could explore are enticing in a way few pilots are. This show isn't just another comment on how misogynistic the '50s were, but offers to explore an often misunderstood art form while demonstrating how hurtful social constructions can be. And how Palladino-Sherman navigates through many potential pitfalls and a destination we know is coming shows strong writing talent, which too many series forget is very important. This pilot has the best reviews among the others for a reason: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel needs to be made. Hopefully the Amazon execs will listen and pick this one up. Until then, enjoy this delightful opening to what should be much more.

At first, when I was looking at the covers of all of the trailers to choose from, I found this to be a bit lackluster. The cover makes it look more like an American Girl series to me and I didn't think it would appeal to me. However, after watching the trailers I knew this series is where I needed to start off. I really enjoyed the pilot and hope that this show gets picked up. I love how Mrs. Maisel is breaking one stereotype after another all while being incredibly hilarious. This one is a winner!

Really? I mean REALLY? You gotta ask us "Hey! Tell us if you think this shows got legs? Worth the time, money and effort to make? Are you kidding me? If, whoever is runnin' things over there at Amazon Studios, did not realize that this is set to become an instant and DEE-licious binge watch for everyone who has come to expect the best from you guys, then I say "Fire that blind dope and find someone with a serious funny bone, and a refined palate that can savor the taste of beauty, brains and funny, all rolled up in the gorgeous package that is Rachel Brosnahan!!"